I was listening to an NBA player talking about a coach who was relentless in seeking improvement.  The team was one of the best in the league. “No matter how well we were playing, he’d always be tweaking us. He’d say, “I think we can get a little better at scoring on inbound plays under the […]

“Culture is what you practice, promote, and permit.” – Tim Kight, Organizational Consultant Having a constructive culture is the key to successful organizations. Culture is reflected in our beliefs, behavior, and the quality of experience we create. So I pay attention to Kight’s culture quote. What you practice. Your team will be the sum total […]

Want to add some life to your team? Catch someone doing something right and praise them. Teammates will appreciate being recognized. Take time to observe how an individual or team is working. Offer a teaching point or suggestion that leads to improvement. Set aside time to check-in with a teammate. Quality time breeds deeper relationships. […]

“I never knew a man who was good at making excuses who was good at anything else.” – Benjamin Franklin When things turn out in a way we don’t desire, it’s important to study what happened, determine what we have learned, and plan to get better. People who make excuses tend to get stuck.  Making […]